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Street-Style Peanut Cheese Chaat

Beautiful Street-Style Peanut Cheese Chaat on white plate

Street-Style Peanut Cheese Chaat is a flavorful Indian-inspired snack combining crunchy peanuts, tangy spices, and creamy cheese for a perfect balance of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 100g paneer (Indian cheese), cubed
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp tamarind chutney
  • 1 tbsp green chutney (cilantro and mint)
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp sev (crispy chickpea noodles) for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the roasted peanuts and cubed paneer.
  2. Add finely chopped onion, tomato, green chili, and coriander leaves to the bowl.
  3. Mix in tamarind chutney and green chutney evenly.
  4. Sprinkle chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt over the mixture.
  5. Drizzle lemon juice and toss everything gently to mix all flavors well.
  6. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve immediately topped with sev for added crunch.

Notes

For extra freshness, chill the mixture briefly before serving or add diced cucumber for a refreshing twist.